Eurasian Water Shrew vs Taiga Shrew
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Eurasian Water Shrew
0.096 m
Human
1.75 m
Taiga Shrew
0.075 m
| Eurasian Water Shrew | Taiga Shrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 12–18 g | 6–14 g |
| Length | 6.4–9.6 cm | 5.5–7.5 cm |
| Top Speed | 2 km/h | – |
| Lifespan | 1–1.5 yrs | 0.75–1.5 yrs |
| Gestation | 24 days | 18 days |
| Offspring | 3–8 | 4–10 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Cathemeral | Cathemeral |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Wetland, River, Lake, Forest, Woodland, Grassland | Taiga, Forest, Wetland, Woodland, Tundra |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia | Nordics, Europe, Asia |
| Family | Soricidae | Soricidae |
| Order | Soricomorpha | Soricomorpha |